Just because you’re thin, doesn’t mean you’re healthy
Being thin doesn’t mean you can eat unhealthy foods and get away with it. from www.shutterstock.com Dominic Tran, University of […]
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Health Check: what happens when you hold in a fart?
Better out than in. Sementsova Lesia/Shutterstock Clare Collins, University of Newcastle Ever been in a situation where passing wind is
What causes multiple sclerosis? What we know, don’t know and suspect
People exposed to low levels of sunlight are more likely to have MS than those who live in warm climates.
Liver transplant from HIV+ living donor to negative recipient: key ethical issues
Fundamental questions of ethics are involved in donor transplant decisions. Shutterstock Harriet Etheredge, University of the Witwatersrand; Jean Botha, University
I’ve always wondered: why many people in Asian countries wear masks, and whether they work
Face masks are a common sight in Asia. Why? David Chang/AAP C Raina MacIntyre, UNSW dan Abrar Ahmad Chughtai, UNSW
Cracking the sugar code: Why the ‘glycome’ is the next big thing in health and medicine
By molekuul_be/shutterstock.com Emanual Maverakis, University of California, Davis; Carlito Lebrilla, University of California, Davis, and Jenny Wang, Yeshiva University When
How an app is helping to collect genetic data in Ethiopia and Ghana
Genetic data holds a wealth of health information. CI Photos/Shutterstock Shane C Quinonez, University of Michigan Genetic technologies are poised
Glioblastoma topples an American hero, but researchers will continue the fight
Sen. John McCain pictured on July 27, 2017. McCain returned to Washington after surgery for glioblastoma to cast a ‘no’
Anorexia more stubborn to treat than previously believed, analysis shows
People with anorexia nervosa often see themselves as overweight when in fact they are not. This image depicts a young,
Surprising ways to beat anxiety and become mentally strong – according to science
Don’t worry, research can help. Shutterstock Olivia Remes, University of Cambridge Do you have anxiety? Have you tried just about